Underwriting Jobs in North Reading, MA

An Underwriter in the insurance industry is responsible for assessing risk and eligibility of potential clients. They play a key role by examining insurance applications and determining whether to provide insurance, and under what terms. Insurance underwriters use software to help analyze information and make decisions. They are essentially the ones who decide if an insurance company should take on a potential policyholder and how much premium to charge for taking on risk. This decision is made based on the potential client's risk profile, which is evaluated using technical data and statistical models.

Important skills for an insurance Underwriter include analytical skills, decision-making abilities, attention to detail, and good judgment. They must be able to process complex information and make sound decisions. To increase their competency and credibility in the industry, Underwriters can pursue professional certifications such as Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Associate in Commercial Underwriting (ACU), or Associate in Personal Insurance (API). Prior to becoming an underwriter, individuals may have roles such as Insurance Agent, Claims Adjuster, or Risk Analyst. These roles provide valuable exposure and experience in the field of insurance which can be helpful in understanding the fundamentals of risk evaluation.

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Liberty Mutual Insurance

Senior Underwriter, Excess Casualty

; loss control/risk engineering; marketing techniques, regulatory environment and reinsurance; advanced-level knowledge of territory management....

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Chief Underwriter, North America Middle Market

Product, pricing & underwriting expertise in Commercial & Specialty Lines. Manages underwriting results to achieve corporate profitability....

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Senior Underwriter, Fine Art & Specie

Minimum 5+ years underwriting experience in Fine Arts and/or High Net Worth Inland Marine Requires knowledge of underwriting concepts, practices, and procedures....

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Underwriter, Global Transaction Solutions

We are looking for an intelligent and enthusiastic candidate to underwrite transactional risk insurance products, specializing in R&W insurance....

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Associate Account Analyst

Schedule: Full-Time Salary Range: USD $45000.00 - $83000.00 Job Category: Underwriting The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors including skills, experience...

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Executive Underwriter, Liberty Mutual Mobility Solutions

Description Liberty Mutual Mobility Solutions (LMMS) is a highly collaborative team that draws on the firm's vast commercial and personal lines capabilities to bring a full range of tailored solutions...

Construction Casualty Underwriter -Senior

  • Boston, MA (15 miles from North Reading, MA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Boston, MA (15 miles from North Reading, MA)
  • 19 days ago

Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals....

Middle Market Life Science Underwriter (Sr. OR AVP)

  • Boston, MA (15 miles from North Reading, MA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Boston, MA (15 miles from North Reading, MA)
  • 18 days ago

Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals....

Underwriting Assistant I

  • Boston, MA (15 miles from North Reading, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Boston, MA (15 miles from North Reading, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Title: Underwriting Assistant I Company: Job Category: Underwriting Operations Job Description: Everest Group, Ltd....

Insurance Analyst

  • Needham, MA (22 miles from North Reading, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Needham, MA (22 miles from North Reading, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Clear knowledge of Commercial Insurance Coverage Property, (including Flood, Wind, Earthquake and Terrorism), General Liability (including Workers Comp and Auto), Professional Liability and Umbrella...

Technical Underwriter, Workers Compensation

  • Salem, MA (10 miles from North Reading, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Salem, MA (10 miles from North Reading, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Qualifications: CPCU Advanced knowledge of line/s of business and the legal and regulatory environment....

Specialty Underwriter III (Hybrid, Boston, MA or Mentlo Park, CA Office)

  • Boston, MA (15 miles from North Reading, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Boston, MA (15 miles from North Reading, MA)
  • 6 days ago

Resolves inquiries on underwriting and denial compliance....

Underwriting Assistant

  • Boston, MA (15 miles from North Reading, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Boston, MA (15 miles from North Reading, MA)
  • 7 days ago

The Underwriting Assistant supports the underwriting team with data entry, processing submissions, customer service, and assigned projects....

Technical Underwriter, Workers Compensation

  • Boston, MA (15 miles from North Reading, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Boston, MA (15 miles from North Reading, MA)
  • 7 days ago

Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals....

Multinational Center Underwriter - Canada

  • Boston, MA (15 miles from North Reading, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Boston, MA (15 miles from North Reading, MA)
  • 8 days ago

More specifically, partnered with our home office and regional underwriting teams, this Center role will underwrite Canadian policies, offer subject matter expertise to U.S. domiciled businesses about...

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Salary for Underwriting Jobs in North Reading, MA

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Highest Education Level

Underwritings in North Reading, MA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.6%
Master's Degree
14.6%
Associate's Degree
11.3%
High School or GED
10.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
9.9%
Some College
2.4%
Doctorate Degree
2.1%
Some High School
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Underwritings in North Reading, MA
None
40.0%
2-4 years
26.7%
1-2 years
20.0%
4-6 years
10.0%
6-8 years
3.3%


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